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George Duncan — 1940 US Census Record
Linked across censuses1940 United States Federal Census · Butler-County, Missouri
Our Model Tree links this George Duncan across the 1920, 1930 and 1940 US Censuses in Butler-County, Missouri (XGBoost, ~Confirmed) — first a head (b.~1875), then head of a 4-person household.
Age 65
b. ~1875
Male
Head
Born: Missouri
Married
1940 Census Record Details
| Census Year | 1940 |
| Location | Butler-County, Missouri |
| Surname | Duncan |
| Given Name | George T. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Poplar Bluff City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Butler |
| Additional Details | |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Industry | Retail Store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 794 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Township / Ward | Poplar Bluff City |
| Est. Birth Year | ~1875 |
Household Members
Census records only state relationship to the household head.
Pairwise kinship is derived (~90–95% accurate), not recorded.
Step/blended families and boarders can break it.
4 people recorded at the same address in the 1940 census.
| Name | Relation to head | Relative to George | Age | Birth yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martha Duncan | Spouse | — | 60 | ~1880 |
| Alden Duncan | Son | — | 35 | ~1905 |
| George Duncan | Head | — | 65 | ~1875 |
| Peggy Duncan | Daughter | — | 12 | ~1928 |
Census Appearances
1920
Butler, Missouri
Head, age 46
Butler, Missouri · implied b. ~1874 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Duncan |
| Given Name | Geo T |
| Relationship to Head | head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 46 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Occupation | none |
| Can Read | Yes |
| Can Write | Yes |
| Speaks English | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | R |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1930
Butler, Missouri
Head, age 55
Butler, Missouri · implied b. ~1875 — 5 household members
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Primary link
· ~Confirmed · 2 sources
XGBoost
Household
| Surname | Duncan |
| Given Name | George J. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 55 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| Age at First Marriage | 24 |
| Father's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Mother's Birthplace | Missouri |
| Can Read/Write | Yes |
| Home Owned/Rented | O |
| Home Value / Rent | 4500 |
| Radio Set | R |
| Veteran | No |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
1940
Butler-County, Missouri
Head, age 65
Butler-County, Missouri · implied b. ~1875 — 4 household members
| Surname | Duncan |
| Given Name | George T. |
| Relationship to Head | Head |
| Sex | M |
| Color / Race | White |
| Age | 65 |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Birthplace | Missouri |
| 1935 Residence (City) | Poplar Bluff City |
| 1935 Residence (County) | Butler |
| Occupation | Merchant |
| Industry | Retail Store |
| Class of Worker | OA |
| Hours Worked | 60 |
| Income (1939) | 794 |
| Highest Grade | No 8 |
| 1935 Residence | Same Place |
| Birth State | Missouri |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birthplace (normalized) | missouri |
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Our Model Tree links George Duncan across 3 US Census years (1920, 1930 and 1940) in 2 locations, using XGBoost record linkage.
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George Duncan
Head · 1940 · age 65 · b. ~1875 · Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Butler-County, Missouri
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1940 US Federal Census — Butler-County, Missouri
Page Contents
40 people indexed on this census page (nara:1940:m-t0627-02090-00562)
| Line | Name | Age | Relation | Occupation | Birthplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elizabeth Hamblin | 24 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 2 | W. A. Hoffman | 59 | Head | Manager | Ohio |
| 3 | Ola Hoffman | 53 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 4 | Warren Hoffman | 19 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 5 | Wanda Hoffman | 17 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 6 | Mrs. Mahala Hoffman | 81 | Mother | — | Ohio |
| 7 | Paul L. Schisler | 22 | Head | Truck Driver | Missouri |
| 8 | Lucille Schisler | 24 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 9 | Richard Schisler | 4 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 10 | W. M. Barnhill | 49 | Head | Common Laborer | Tennessee |
| 11 | Janet Barnhill | 29 | Wife | Laundry | Tennessee |
| 12 | Albert E. Barnhill | 14 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 13 | William Barnhill | 10 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 14 | Herman Pickler | 40 | Head | Common Laborer | Missouri |
| 15 | Mrs. Anna Pickler | 65 | Mother | — | Germany |
| 16 | Helen E. (Ab) Pickler | 37 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 17 | Anna Johnson | 30 | Sister | — | Missouri |
| 18 | Frank Johnson | 3 | Nephew | — | Missouri |
| 19 | Walter P. Rachel | 40 | Head | Salesman | Missouri |
| 20 | Pearl F. Rachel | 40 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 21 | Mark R. (Ab) Morse | 18 | Nephew | Shipping Clerk | Missouri |
| 22 | William J. Jonas | 62 | Head | Driving | Missouri |
| 23 | Clara Jonas | 73 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 24 | Albert E. Eichler | 39 | Head | Pressman | Missouri |
| 25 | Clarice Eichler | 38 | Wife | — | Arkansas |
| 26 | Wilma Eichler | 15 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 27 | James W. Adams | 59 | Head | Owner Of | Arkansas |
| 28 | Effie Adams | 60 | Wife | — | Kentucky |
| 29 | George T. Duncan THIS PERSON | 65 | Head | Merchant | Missouri |
| 30 | Martha Duncan | 60 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 31 | Alden Duncan | 35 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 32 | Peggy Jane Duncan | 12 | Daughter | — | Missouri |
| 33 | Horace Stevens | 65 | Head | Salesman | Illinois |
| 34 | Mary Stevens | 62 | Wife | — | Illinois |
| 35 | Everett D. Liley | 35 | Head | Investigator | Missouri |
| 36 | Eunice Liley | 23 | Wife | — | Missouri |
| 37 | John A. Wheeler | 37 | Head | Super | Missouri |
| 38 | Laverne (Ab) Wheeler | 32 | Wife | Ticket Agent | Missouri |
| 39 | Nelson Wheeler | 15 | Son | — | Missouri |
| 40 | Ralph Wheeler | 11 | Son | — | Missouri |
About This Record & Model Tree
This record was independently indexed by YourRoots from the 1940 United States Federal Census (NARA). Our Model Tree links this person across census decades using XGBoost-based record linkage, with per-link confidence scores. Household corroboration strengthens the signal when co-residents appear on the same census pages in multiple years.
Source: National Archives and Records Administration (NARA)